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Jakob Glesnes Signed to Contract Extension with LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy announced the signing of former Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.

Paxten Aaronson enjoying new chapter with Rapids
Larry Henry Jr. caught up with Medford, N.J. native and former Philadelphia Union homegrown Paxten Aaronson to talk about his return to MLS.

Eduardo Coudet Named Manager of River Plate
Philadelphia Union original Eduardo Coudet (2010-2011) has been named manager of River Plate in Argentina. It’s Coudet’s 9th coaching gig since retiring from playing.

Evan’s 3 Takeaways: Club America Loss
Evan Konigsberg shares his three takeaways from Tuesday night’s Philadelphia Union loss in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Jacob Mays Moves from Pipeline SC to Philadelphia Union Academy
USYNT defender Jacob Mays (2011 birth year) has joined the Philadelphia Union Academy from Pipeline SC.

Thomas White Selected for U.S. Under-15 National Team Camp
Philadelphia Union Academy goalkeeper Thomas White is heading to the upcoming camp in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Generation adidas Cup Groups Set
The Philadelphia Union U-15s will face Inter Miami, Sporting KC and Toulouse and the Union U-16s will face Atlanta United, Monterrey and Sporting KC in Generation adidas Cup group play. The tournament will be played March 27-April 4.

JoJo Elliott’s Journey from Union Academy to University of Delaware
Jillian and Kyle of The One Team We Agree On caught up with Delaware goalkeeper JoJo Elliott. Elliott had a standout rookie season with the Blue Hens and spent time with the Union during preseason.

New Podcast Has Brandan Craig and Phil Karn As Guests
Freddy Cavin has a new podcast he’s launched called Play Free FC. His first two guests are Union Academy coach Phil Karn and CF Montreal defender/midfielder Brandan Craig.

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Matthew Ralph
Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

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